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Senegal has a new star. The 17-year-old French-born Ibrahim Mbaye rejuvenated his team and provided the impetus for Sadio Mané to score in a 1-1 draw with Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.
DR Congo stunned Senegal with a 1-1 draw in Group D at the 2025 AFCON. Cedric Bakambu put the Leopards ahead just after the hour mark after Edouard Mendy spilled Theo Bongonda’s shot, before Sadio Mané equalised eight minutes later following Ibrahim Mbaye’s run.
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Senegal and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Two former Africa Cup of Nations winners meet as Senegal take on DR Congo in Group D after both sides picked up victories on the opening day. Senegal have lifted the trophy just once before while DR Congo have triumphed twice. Victory for either side would all but secure progress to the knockout phase.